The surprise, stormy onset of a Mumbai monsoon and the presence of legends like Steve Waugh, Anil Kumble, Matthew Hayden and Robin Uthappa can sound intimidating. But having faced off chef Gordon Ramsay in a kitchen rush has helped chef and restaurateur Sarah Todd. Organised by the The Australian Government, the evening titled Taste the Wonders of Australia at the Launch of the 2025/26 Australian Summer of Cricket, also witnessed the cricketers participating in a cook-off. With the quartet preparing carrot seven ways with chopped Australian macadamia and Australian lamb laal maas, the event proved to be an appetising one. Over an email interaction, Todd shared details on her love for India, food, cricket and the year ahead. 

Excerpts from the conversation:

Mid-Day: The love for cricket and food always finds a way through. What makes this cook-off such an enjoyable prospect?
Sarah Todd: There’s something so intriguing about seeing a superstar you know from a completely different world — out of their comfort zone and into a field we love: cooking. We get to see their personalities shine in a whole new light.